By Mark Michael The law enforcement wing of India’s Department of Revenue placed a lien on over $8 million of the Church of South India Trust Association’s assets on September 9 in a probe related to an allegedly illegal land sale. India’s Ministry of Defense claims that the church trust lacked proper title to the disputed property and that the sale proceeds properly belong … [Read more...] about $8 Million Seized from Church in India Land Dispute
Archives for September 15, 2020
Diocese of Chicago to Sell Its Valuable Headquarters
By Kirk Petersen The Diocese of Chicago may recognize an enormous financial windfall as it follows through on plans to sell the diocesan headquarters building, which is just a five-minute walk from the storied Magnificent Mile, Chicago's luxury shopping district. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey D. Lee announced plans to sell the property in a letter to the diocese on September 15. … [Read more...] about Diocese of Chicago to Sell Its Valuable Headquarters
Episcopal Cathedrals Adapt to Pandemic
“My first Sunday during shut down was a Facebook live service from my kitchen table.” By Neva Rae Fox Recently, TLC asked cathedral deans around the country: what is one major change that has been implemented as a result of the pandemic in the cathedral's operations -- worship, visitors, outreach, ministries or other area – that is not going to be rescinded in the near … [Read more...] about Episcopal Cathedrals Adapt to Pandemic
On Jesus’ Mind
By Ken Asel Reading from the Gospel of John, 12:9-199 When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well, 11since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus.12 The … [Read more...] about On Jesus’ Mind